Laura Ahearn

Most communities are under the false impression that if a sex offender moves into the neighborhood, law enforcement would knock read more

Most communities are under the false impression that if a sex offender moves into the neighborhood, law enforcement would knock on their door, but that's just not the case.

It's rare that we see them abscond and go completely missing.

It's rare that we see them abscond and go completely missing.

That's one of the largest betrayals. People have been led into this false sense of security.

That's one of the largest betrayals. People have been led into this false sense of security.

We are vehemently opposed to these types of crimes; unfortunately, when these things happen, it gives fuel to people who read more

We are vehemently opposed to these types of crimes; unfortunately, when these things happen, it gives fuel to people who are already against the release of this information.

This is the first time I have seen an entire state create task forces to reduce registration failure. I have read more

This is the first time I have seen an entire state create task forces to reduce registration failure. I have not seen such an improvement . . . as I have in Illinois.